Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE

SKOKIE, IL · 113 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey October 31, 2024

CMS Certification Number 145468 · first certified August 1983

Ownership

Operated by CITADEL HEALTHCARE · For profit - Corporation

Ownership changed February 1, 2020 (change of ownership)to THE CITADEL OF SKOKIE from SKOKIE MEADOWS NURSING CENTERS II,LLC

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within IL

23 citations — more than 71% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

Well past the typical window (September 2025 to December 2025), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was October 2024. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

Emergency preparedness

2 of the 23 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

Physical environment (health survey)

3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 23 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	23
Median facility in IL	15
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
December 21, 2022	8
November 22, 2023	10
October 31, 2024	5

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	2	2023-11-22
K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	2	2024-10-31
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	2	2023-11-22
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	2	2023-11-22
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	1	2024-10-31
K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	1	2022-12-21
K-0281	Install proper backup exit lighting.	1	2024-10-31
K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	1	2023-11-22

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 7
Egress Deficiencies 5
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
Services Deficiencies 3
Other 3

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	7
Egress Deficiencies	5
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	5
Services Deficiencies	3
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	2
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

October 31, 2024 — 5 citations

Citations issued on October 31, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2024)
K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2024)
K-0281	Install proper backup exit lighting.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2024)
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2024)
K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2024)

November 22, 2023 — 10 citations

Citations issued on November 22, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023)
K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023)
K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023)
K-0541	Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023)
K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023)
K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023)

December 21, 2022 — 8 citations

Citations issued on December 21, 2022
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0037	Establish staff and initial training requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 25, 2023)
K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 25, 2023)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 25, 2023)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 25, 2023)
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 25, 2023)
K-0522	Have an externally vented heating system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 25, 2023)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 25, 2023)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 25, 2023)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.